Crab Cakes Recall: Connecticut Crab Company
Announced 2026-04-15 · FDA
The FDA recalls crab cakes produced by Connecticut Crab Company LLC due to temperature abuse that may allow growth of Clostridium botulinum. About 39 boxes (approximately 175 pounds) were distributed to NY and NJ. Production dates include March 9, 11, 13, 16, and 18, 2026.
| Brand | Connecticut Crab Company LLC |
|---|---|
| Product | Crab Cakes various sizes sold to food service |
| Reason | May be temperature abused, which may result in growth of Clostridium botulinum |
| Severity | moderate |
| Units affected | 39 |
| Distribution | NY and NJ |
| Agency | FDA |
| Recall / campaign no. | Production on March 9, 11, 13, 16 & 18 in 2026 Unit Size: Our crabcakes are custom made and go from .5oz up to 5oz per cake 1.5 - Container Description: They are shipped in shrimp boxes that generally weigh between 4-5lbs 1.6 - Total Package Size: They contain from 20 up to 135 crabcakes per box depending on the cake size |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Do not use or serve any recalled crab cakes.
- If you have the recalled product, set it aside and contact the supplier for disposal or return instructions.
- Follow the supplier or FDA instructions for disposal if you cannot return the product.
- Seek medical attention if you or anyone who consumed the product experiences botulism symptoms.
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